Most searched comeback trends for 2013

December 11, 2013 6:03 AM

Combat Boots. These no-nonsense leather boots provide ample ankle support and grip for urban warriors navigating that concrete jungle—or just San Francisco’s murky dating scene. Many favor the gender-neutral appeal of the classic Dr. Marten. Dr. Marten ($120) less

Combat Boots. These no-nonsense leather boots provide ample ankle support and grip for urban warriors navigating that concrete jungle—or just San Francisco’s murky dating scene. Many favor the ... more

Combat Boots. These no-nonsense leather boots provide ample ankle support and grip for urban warriors navigating that concrete jungle—or just San Francisco’s murky dating scene. Many favor the ... more

Boy bands. This is the age when middle school boy-band fans finally have the independent income to buy their own concert tickets, Clark notes. Smart men from New Kids on the Block and ‘N SYNC banked on it. So did the next generation (See: One Direction, The Wanted). Here, The Wanted performs in Las Vegas. less

Boy bands. This is the age when middle school boy-band fans finally have the independent income to buy their own concert tickets, Clark notes. Smart men from New Kids on the Block and ‘N SYNC banked on it. So ... more

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Boy bands. This is the age when middle school boy-band fans finally have the independent income to buy their own concert tickets, Clark notes. Smart men from New Kids on the Block and ‘N SYNC banked on it. So did the next generation (See: One Direction, The Wanted). Here, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood, Jordan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg and Jonathan Knight of NKOTB attend their after-concert party in Las Vegas in July. less

Boy bands. This is the age when middle school boy-band fans finally have the independent income to buy their own concert tickets, Clark notes. Smart men from New Kids on the Block and ‘N SYNC banked on it. So ... more

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Boy bands. This is the age when middle school boy-band fans finally have the independent income to buy their own concert tickets, Clark notes. Smart men from New Kids on the Block and ‘N SYNC banked on it. So did the next generation (See: One Direction, The Wanted). Here, a reunited 'N Sync including Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick at the MTV Video Music Awards in August. less

Boy bands. This is the age when middle school boy-band fans finally have the independent income to buy their own concert tickets, Clark notes. Smart men from New Kids on the Block and ‘N SYNC banked on it. So ... more

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Boy bands. This is the age when middle school boy-band fans finally have the independent income to buy their own concert tickets, Clark notes. Smart men from New Kids on the Block and ‘N SYNC banked on it. So did the next generation (See: One Direction, The Wanted). Here, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction perform on ABC's "Good Morning America" in November. less

Boy bands. This is the age when middle school boy-band fans finally have the independent income to buy their own concert tickets, Clark notes. Smart men from New Kids on the Block and ‘N SYNC banked on it. So ... more

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Overalls. Flattering? Maybe not always. But convenient and comfortable? No question. “The trends that we saw fashion-wise, a lot of people pinned and blogged about, like overalls,” Clark says. “On Pinterest, there are all these models with overalls, for example.” Free People washed denim overall ($98) less

Overalls. Flattering? Maybe not always. But convenient and comfortable? No question. “The trends that we saw fashion-wise, a lot of people pinned and blogged about, like overalls,” Clark says. “On ... more

Overalls. Flattering? Maybe not always. But convenient and comfortable? No question. “The trends that we saw fashion-wise, a lot of people pinned and blogged about, like overalls,” Clark says. “On Pinterest, there are all these models with overalls, for example.” First Rite ($300) less

Overalls. Flattering? Maybe not always. But convenient and comfortable? No question. “The trends that we saw fashion-wise, a lot of people pinned and blogged about, like overalls,” Clark says. “On ... more

Electronic dance music. “I wouldn’t be surprised that EDM was popular in bigger cities,” Clark says, “but that it resonated in the middle of America was interesting.” (Pictured: San Francisco’s new Audio .) less

Electronic dance music. “I wouldn’t be surprised that EDM was popular in bigger cities,” Clark says, “but that it resonated in the middle of America was interesting.” (Pictured: San Francisco’s new ... more

Electronic dance music. “I wouldn’t be surprised that EDM was popular in bigger cities,” Clark says, “but that it resonated in the middle of America was interesting.” (Pictured: San Francisco’s new Audio .) less

Electronic dance music. “I wouldn’t be surprised that EDM was popular in bigger cities,” Clark says, “but that it resonated in the middle of America was interesting.” (Pictured: San Francisco’s new ... more

High-waisted jeans. While this silhouette has a slight “mom jeans” reputation, the high rise (think seven inches or more) is a welcome relief from the dreaded, unflattering two-inch zipper. High-waist skinny, 7 for All Mankind ($189) less

High-waisted jeans. While this silhouette has a slight “mom jeans” reputation, the high rise (think seven inches or more) is a welcome relief from the dreaded, unflattering two-inch zipper. High-waist ... more

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High-waisted jeans. While this silhouette has a slight “mom jeans” reputation, the high rise (think seven inches or more) is a welcome relief from the dreaded, unflattering two-inch zipper. Jeans, Charlotte Russe (about $30) less

High-waisted jeans. While this silhouette has a slight “mom jeans” reputation, the high rise (think seven inches or more) is a welcome relief from the dreaded, unflattering two-inch zipper. Jeans, Charlotte ... more

Photo: Charlotte Russe

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Bangs. Credit folks like Zooey Deschanel and a certain Mrs. Obama for high-profile attention to this brow-grazing style. “Hair is always huge on Yahoo every Saturday morning,” says Clark, who guesses it’s before their hair appointment. less

Bangs. Credit folks like Zooey Deschanel and a certain Mrs. Obama for high-profile attention to this brow-grazing style. “Hair is always huge on Yahoo every Saturday morning,” says Clark, who guesses it’s ... more

Bangs. Credit folks like Zooey Deschanel and a certain Mrs. Obama for high-profile attention to this brow-grazing style. “Hair is always huge on Yahoo every Saturday morning,” says Clark, who guesses it’s before their hair appointment. less

Bangs. Credit folks like Zooey Deschanel and a certain Mrs. Obama for high-profile attention to this brow-grazing style. “Hair is always huge on Yahoo every Saturday morning,” says Clark, who guesses it’s ... more

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Jelly sandals. Like the boy band phenomenon, these are a relic of grade school glory days. “You better believe I bought jelly sandals this year,” Clark says. “My mom would have never bought them.” Edie jelly sandal, Nasty Gal ($48) less

Jelly sandals. Like the boy band phenomenon, these are a relic of grade school glory days. “You better believe I bought jelly sandals this year,” Clark says. “My mom would have never bought them.” Edie ... more

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Jelly sandals. Like the boy band phenomenon, these are a relic of grade school glory days. “You better believe I bought jelly sandals this year,” Clark says. “My mom would have never bought them.” Juju Footwear heeled sandals ($49) less

Jelly sandals. Like the boy band phenomenon, these are a relic of grade school glory days. “You better believe I bought jelly sandals this year,” Clark says. “My mom would have never bought them.” Juju ... more

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